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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.48, 989.36 and 641.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.48, 989.36 and 641.04 is: 960.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.48 : 989.36 = 641.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.48/989.36 = 641.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.48x = 989.36 × 641.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.48x = 634,219.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,219.33/660.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.24

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